These 3 Texas counties remain dry nearly a century after Prohibition
As of July 2026, three counties in Texas remain completely dry, while 191 counties are partially wet and 60 counties are fully wet.
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New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erod...
Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. and Iranian leaders traded threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end the war buckled under crossfire in the Middle East and efforts continued to keep talks going. President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks ...
How to tackle estate planning basics in 6 steps
CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family. Here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find a qualified attorney Because your estate plan will likely need to be updated as t...
Minor in hospital after being shot in Andrews; suspects not identified yet
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A minor is in the hospital after being shot at an Andrews home and the suspects have not been identified yet, according to the Andrews Police Department. Andrews Police and EMS were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 700 NW 13th Street around 3:50 a.m. on Sa...
These 3 Texas counties remain dry nearly a century after Prohibition
As of July 2026, three counties in Texas remain completely dry, while 191 counties are partially wet and 60 counties are fully wet.
How to protect yourself from a smartphone scam
Feature Impact The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accounts. The scam is ...
Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday. Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga did not specify the total number of students rescued, but authorities said at the time of the abductions on May ...
PET OF THE WEEK: Hanna
Hanna, a 10-week-old female Pekingese mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Hanna or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The H...
HOLLAND: God’s mercy endures forever, but He cannot compromise
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them all. The exclusive ...
Historic Rio Grande Valley church saved from being cut off behind border wall
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo (right), meets with Father Roy Snipes, activists, reporters and others at the La Lomita Chapel Mission, built in the late 1800s, on July 8, 2026. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune MISSION A historic chapel tha...
HART: Taylor Swift’s Wedding: A modest, low-key affair
Just to put it up front, like most 40-year-old-and-older heterosexual men, I am not a Taylor Swift fan. If she sang at my funeral, I would get up and leave. I do not like her songs. But of the ones I have had to listen to, I like the fast ones the most because they end sooner. However, I do admir...
Pentagon releases fourth batch of UFO files
The volume includes 40 new files, including 19 videos.
7/10/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Get the umbrellas out for the week ahead
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/10/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3! That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime.
Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Fellow passengers pulled back a man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window on Friday, a few minutes after takeoff on a flight from northern Greece to Germany. The plane subsequently returned to the airport in Greece. The incident happened on a morn...
Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in s...
Odessa Fire Rescue honors fallen, celebrates cadets at ceremony
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton.
LEGO fan convention comes to Midland, donates sets to children's charity
It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour with the Brick Co...
Midland Pop Up Market celebrates local small businesses
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths and to bring the...
Salvation Army faces summer donation decline amid rising needs
The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a "summer slump" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers.
Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs received hands-on trai...
Fuel prices on the rise again, trucking industry feeling the pinch
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifically the uptick ...
Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant. Judge Tony Graf said ...
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Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk’s killing
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN The Associated Press PROVO, Utah Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence that includes DNA tests and appar...
Midland man arrested for indecency with a child, DWI after traffic stop
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehicle.According to t...
One-on-One: Joey McGuire discusses Texas Tech's 2026 Season
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year five, the offseaso...
US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it’s still hungry for AI winners
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to close out its fourth winning week in the last five. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 149 po...
Trump admin responds to border wall lawsuit by waiving a law at the center of the case
By MARY CANTRELL Marfa Public Radio Two weeks after the Trump administration was sued over its plan for a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas, with plaintiffs claiming the plan violated a federal law, the administration responded by waiving that law entirely for the wall project...
The Salvation Army asking for community donations during “summer slump”
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline despite a continued n...
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Basin rig count down five as prices climb
The rig count in the Permian Basin was down five this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 256 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 265 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up one from last week at 581 rigs. A year ago, 537 rigs were acti...
DAILY OIL PRICE: July 10, 2026
Crude Oil: 71.41 (-0.67). Nymex MTD AVG: 70.1800. Natural Gas: 2.940 (-0.072). Gasoline: 2.9846 (-0.0541). Spreads: August/September (+0.07) September/October (+0.19). Plains WTI Posting: 67.89 (-0.67). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: July 10, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American.
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OPD searching for man with felony warrant for theft
The Odessa Police Department is currently searching for Andres Laabs, 42, who has a first-degree felony warrant for theft. Laabs stole approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority, an OPD news release said. Laabs could possibly be in Midland. Anyone with information in reference to hi...
Odessa police seek suspect in $400,000 theft case
Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft.
Odessa police searching for man accused of stealing $400K from Housing Authority
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Odessa Housing Authority.According to the Odessa police, 42-year-old Andres Laabs is wanted on a first-degree felony theft warrant. Investigators calim Laabs st...
Sul Ross earns full NCAA DII membership
Sul Ross State University has officially earned full membership in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, marking the successful completion of a three-year provisional membership process and a historic milestone for Lobo Athletics. The NCAA notified the university on July 10...
Andrews Highway northbound lanes reopen after crash investigation
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The northbound lanes on Andrews Highway have reopened following a crash investigation.According to the Odessa Police Department, police were investigating a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes had been closed while the invest...
Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE
By LEKAN OYEKANMI, JACK BROOK and RYAN J. FOLEY The Associated Press/Report for America HOUSTON Federal officials are refusing to release the name of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a Mexican man during a traffic stop in Houston, and scrutiny of the shooting is g...